Stimulation of the Apneustic Center Would Result in

question 166

Multiple Choice

Stimulation of the apneustic center would result in

• A) increased respiratory rate.
• B) more intense inhalation.
• C) a shorter respiratory cycle.
• D) less activity in the DRG center.
• E) decreased vital capacity.

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Definitions:

Audi/o

A prefix meaning related to hearing or sound.

Organ of Corti

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Otorhinolaryngology

A surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.

Fenestration

A surgical procedure that creates a new opening, especially used in reference to procedures involving the ear to improve hearing.